Missouri Open and Concealed Carry Laws and Information

lukem · #1 03-24-2008, 04:58 PM

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Let me know if I missed anything.

Ironhorse · #2 03-31-2009, 12:06 PM

The instructor I went through for my Missouri CCW permit didn't cover this, but my gunsmith - who is also a CCW instructor tells me that a CCW permit in our state also entails the licensee to carry concealed "less than lethal" alternatives, such as knives, saps, and items that can function like a baton "tire thumpers," collapsible "ASPs" and so on. I'd like to hear more about the legality of this. I don't know about this state, but in the state I came from (California,) carrying a baton, whether exposed or concealed, without a permit, was a felony.

Dave · #3 03-31-2009, 12:19 PM

You do NOT have to notify police you are carrying.
Anyone who can legally own a pistol can carry it loaded in car. You do not have to have a permit.
You just have to leave it in the car every time you get out.

Dave · #4 03-31-2009, 12:27 PM

Missouri permit is a weapons permit. Not just a gun permit. The answers can get complicated and i am not a lawyer or expert of any kind on this.
Knifes are limited to under 4 inchs and no switchblades.

The best source on Missouri gun law i know of that is up to date and easy to understand is this
DVD set. I do know the guy a little bit and he is well known in state.

Learn To Carry Productions, Ltd - CCW Training Video on Missouri State Laws

It is a little expensive so maybe get a few people together and split the cost.

Ironhorse · #5 04-01-2009, 07:09 PM

I will give strong thought to picking up that video...there is no such thing as too much information.

carolmo · #6 04-01-2009, 08:17 PM

I have the video and the card of the attorney who has an office close by (Jamison). The video is good.

The course cost varies a lot here. I paid $100. Others are paying $125. Course includes training and shooting.

I paid $84 to clay county sheriff's office. Near by counties are only $64. I had to get a money order or certified check - no cash or check.

I got a separate non-driver's license for the permit.

Ironhorse · #7 04-05-2009, 11:10 AM

Sounds like it came close to balancing out, Carol. We spent $75 on the course, and $100 to the Howell County Sheriff's Office for the background check, apiece (Wife and I did it at the same time.) You did make me think, though, that perhaps lining up an attorney in advance might be prudent thinking - just in case

thunderlounge · #8 05-28-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lukem

Click here to view.

Let me know if I missed anything.

Update:
Requirements, line item 4: Six month residency unless military exception applies.

The six month minimum was dropped via a law in August 2007.

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Open carry is legal statewide, without any permit as long as one can legally own a firearm. Individual communities may deny this right, however, so check first.

As a note, OC in Columbia is not restricted.